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Mwaya, R. T. , Conservation awareness regarding malacochersus tornieri by local people living adjacent to tarangire national park, tanzania. Paper presented at Turtle Survival Alliance 2007 Annual Meeting.
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| Resource type: Proceedings Article BibTeX citation key: Mwaya2007 View all bibliographic details  |
Categories: General Keywords: Afrika = Africa, Geochelone, Habitat = habitat, Malacochersus, Malacochersus tornieri, Schildkröten = turtles + tortoises, Stigmochelys, Stigmochelys pardalis, Testudinidae Creators: Mwaya Collection: Turtle Survival Alliance 2007 Annual Meeting |
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Current isolated studies of the pancake tortoise (Malacochersus tornieri) in Tanzania appear to be largely on captive management and field ecology. However, the species primary conservation threat emanated from collection for international live trade, the activity being facilitated by some members of local communities. Although these local communities have always been part of the success or failure of any conservation goals, it therefore warrants detailed understanding of their social dimensions. Additionally, there have been no studies to ascertain levels of awareness and how these groups could be integrated in the management of the pancake tortoise. This study was conducted between March and June 2006 in some selected villages around Tarangire National Park. The aim was to assess people’s awareness of pancake tortoise and existing government conservation strategies. It was found that whereas majority of local people (94%, n=245) were aware of the presence of Geochelone pardalis (Testudinidae), only about half of the population (53%, n=248) knew of the presence of M. tornieri (Testudinidae). Out of 53% of Malacochersus knowledgeable people, males constituted 59% (n=122), as compared to females (48%, n=126). The proportion of knowledgeable individuals was not significantly different between males and females (df = 1, c2 = 1.12, p>0.05). An inquiry to the Village Natural Resources Committee Members in all study villages, revealed that the Malacochersus was among the reptile fauna in the area and that the collection for trade took place in the past. However, they all were not aware of government initiatives on the species conservation strategies.
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